Ward Manager

Uhmb; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay is seeking a Cardiology Ward Manager to lead the inpatient cardiology unit with a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care and multidisciplinary development. The post requires specialist cardiac knowledge and strong leadership to ensure safe, high-quality care in a high-pressure environment.

You will work with the current leadership team to drive optimal patient outcomes, oversee AMU operations, and manage resources while maintaining regulatory

Qualifications

• Demonstrates leadership skills.
• Shows empathy and management ability.
• Committed to high standards of patient care and service delivery.
• Degree level study or willingness to pursue.
• Basic IT and computer skills.
• Experience or willingness to develop budgeting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team to optimise patient care.
• Uphold high standards of clinical care for acutely ill patients and apply evidence-based practices.
• Oversee day-to-day AMU operations including patient flow and bed allocation.
• Allocate staffing, equipment and supplies to meet patient needs within budget.
• Implement quality assurance measures and drive service improvements with the nursing team.

Skills

Leadership

Empathy & management

Patient care standards

IT literacy

Budgeting

Education

UK professional registration (NMC)

Job description

This post is only open to candidates with specialist cardiac clinical knowledge which is essential to the role.

We are seeking an experienced compassionate and motivated Cardiology Ward Manager to lead our inpatient cardiology unit. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled nurse with strong clinical expertise, comprehensive cardiac clinical knowledge and the ability and motivation to deliver outstanding patient centred care whilst inspiring and developing a multidisciplinary team. You'll be at the forefront of healthcare excellence, responsible for overseeing the daily operations , inspiring your team, and delivering exceptional patient outcomes.

The successful candidate will provide visible and effective leadership ensuring the delivery of safe, high quality evidence based care for patients with a wide range of acute and chronic cardiac conditions.

This is pivotal role in the efficient functioning of a high-pressure environment, working in tandem with the current leadership team to ensure smooth operations, exceptional patient outcomes, and a cohesive team dynamic.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborative Leadership: Partner closely with the current leadership team to lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team. Foster a culture of collaboration, mutual support, and shared accountability to optimize patient care delivery.

Clinical Excellence: Uphold the highest standards of clinical care, overseeing the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of acutely ill patients. Monitor patient progress, intervene as necessary, and champion evidence-based practices to enhance outcomes.

Operational Oversight: Manage the day-to-day operations of the AMU, including patient flow management, bed allocation, and resource utilization. Coordinate closely with the existing leadership team to streamline processes, and maximize efficiency.

Resource Management: Work collaboratively to allocate staffing, equipment, and supplies effectively, ensuring that the department is adequately resourced to meet patient needs while adhering to budgetary constraints and regulatory standards.

Quality Assurance: Implement robust quality assurance measures to monitor and enhance the quality of care provided within the department. Conduct regular audits, analyse performance data, and implement improvement initiatives in partnership with the nursing team.

Working for our organisation

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life-threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Our community services for adults are provided in people’s homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person specification

Shortlisting

• Demonstrates effective leadership skills
• Demonstrates empathy and skills in management
• Demonstrates commitment to high standards of patient care and service delivery
• Degree level study or willingness to work towards this
• Basic IT and computer skills
• Experience in budgetary management and control or willingness to acquire this

Education

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.